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Newspaper: The Shelbyville News
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2010
J. Joseph Lower, 88, of Rushville died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at his daughter's home in St. Charles, Mo.
Born Nov. 24, 1921, in Rushville, he was the son of John Lower and Favora (Goddard) Lower. He married Edna Nixon on Nov. 26,1942, and she preceded him in death on May 14, 2002.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Schwartz; sons, Steve Lower and Mark Lower; one sister, three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by one great-grandchild .
Mr. Lower was the Rush-Shelby Energy manager for several years.
He had been active in 4-H, Shares Inc., president of Rush County Arc, Rush County Senior Citizens, Toastmasters, Exchange Club, and the Indiana chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
Mr. Lower was a past member of the Little Blue River Church of Christ, where he served as deacon, trustee, and treasurer.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Moster Mortuary, 334 N. Main St. in Rushville.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shares Inc. and Shultz Lewis Children's Home, P.O. Box 471, Valparaiso, IN 46384-9971.
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Newspaper: The Rushville Republican
Published: Wednesday, February 03, 2010
J. Joseph Lower, 88
J. Joseph Lower, 88, died Feb. 3, 2010 in St. Charles, Mo.
Born Nov. 24, 1921 in Rushville, he was the son of John and Favora (Goddard) Lower, both deceased. He married Edna Nixon Nov. 26, 1942; she preceded him in death May 14, 2002.
Mr. Lower was the RushShelby Energy manager for several years. He had been active in 4-H; Shares, Inc.; Rush County ARC (president); Rush Co. Senior Citizens; Toastmasters; Exchange Club; Indiana Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors; and past member of Little Blue River Church of Christ, where he served as deacon, trustee, and treasurer.
Survivors include daughter, Judy Schwartz; sons, Steve Lower and Mark Lower; a sister; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Moster Mortuary in Rushville with John Skomp officiating. Burial will be in Rushville's East Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after noon Saturday at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shares, Inc. or Shultz Lewis Children's Home, P.O. Box 471, Valparaiso, IN 46384-9971.
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U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
View Record
Name John J Lower
Birth Year 1921
Race White, citizen
Nativity State or Country Indiana
State of Residence Indiana
County or City Rush
Enlistment Date 7 Apr 1943
Enlistment State Indiana
Enlistment City Indianapolis
Branch No branch assignment
Branch Code No branch assignment
Grade Private
Grade Code Private
Term of Enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Civil Life
Education 1 year of college
Civil Occupation Attendants, filling stations and parking lots
Marital Status Married
Height 88
Weight 128
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
View Record
Name J. Lower
Gender Male
Birth Date 24 Nov 1921
Death Date 3 Feb 2010
Branch 1 ARMY
Enlistment Date 1 14 Apr 1943
Release Date 1 17 Jan 1946
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Newspaper: The Shelbyville News
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2010
J. Joseph Lower, 88, of Rushville died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at his daughter's home in St. Charles, Mo.
Born Nov. 24, 1921, in Rushville, he was the son of John Lower and Favora (Goddard) Lower. He married Edna Nixon on Nov. 26,1942, and she preceded him in death on May 14, 2002.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Schwartz; sons, Steve Lower and Mark Lower; one sister, three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by one great-grandchild .
Mr. Lower was the Rush-Shelby Energy manager for several years.
He had been active in 4-H, Shares Inc., president of Rush County Arc, Rush County Senior Citizens, Toastmasters, Exchange Club, and the Indiana chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
Mr. Lower was a past member of the Little Blue River Church of Christ, where he served as deacon, trustee, and treasurer.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Moster Mortuary, 334 N. Main St. in Rushville.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shares Inc. and Shultz Lewis Children's Home, P.O. Box 471, Valparaiso, IN 46384-9971.
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Newspaper: The Rushville Republican
Published: Wednesday, February 03, 2010
J. Joseph Lower, 88
J. Joseph Lower, 88, died Feb. 3, 2010 in St. Charles, Mo.
Born Nov. 24, 1921 in Rushville, he was the son of John and Favora (Goddard) Lower, both deceased. He married Edna Nixon Nov. 26, 1942; she preceded him in death May 14, 2002.
Mr. Lower was the RushShelby Energy manager for several years. He had been active in 4-H; Shares, Inc.; Rush County ARC (president); Rush Co. Senior Citizens; Toastmasters; Exchange Club; Indiana Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors; and past member of Little Blue River Church of Christ, where he served as deacon, trustee, and treasurer.
Survivors include daughter, Judy Schwartz; sons, Steve Lower and Mark Lower; a sister; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Moster Mortuary in Rushville with John Skomp officiating. Burial will be in Rushville's East Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after noon Saturday at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shares, Inc. or Shultz Lewis Children's Home, P.O. Box 471, Valparaiso, IN 46384-9971.
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U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
View Record
Name John J Lower
Birth Year 1921
Race White, citizen
Nativity State or Country Indiana
State of Residence Indiana
County or City Rush
Enlistment Date 7 Apr 1943
Enlistment State Indiana
Enlistment City Indianapolis
Branch No branch assignment
Branch Code No branch assignment
Grade Private
Grade Code Private
Term of Enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Civil Life
Education 1 year of college
Civil Occupation Attendants, filling stations and parking lots
Marital Status Married
Height 88
Weight 128
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
View Record
Name J. Lower
Gender Male
Birth Date 24 Nov 1921
Death Date 3 Feb 2010
Branch 1 ARMY
Enlistment Date 1 14 Apr 1943
Release Date 1 17 Jan 1946
US ARMY WORLD WAR II
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Newspaper: The Shelbyville News
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2010
J. Joseph Lower, 88, of Rushville died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at his daughter's home in St. Charles, Mo.
Born Nov. 24, 1921, in Rushville, he was the son of John Lower and Favora (Goddard) Lower. He married Edna Nixon on Nov. 26,1942, and she preceded him in death on May 14, 2002.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Schwartz; sons, Steve Lower and Mark Lower; one sister, three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by one great-grandchild .
Mr. Lower was the Rush-Shelby Energy manager for several years.
He had been active in 4-H, Shares Inc., president of Rush County Arc, Rush County Senior Citizens, Toastmasters, Exchange Club, and the Indiana chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
Mr. Lower was a past member of the Little Blue River Church of Christ, where he served as deacon, trustee, and treasurer.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Moster Mortuary, 334 N. Main St. in Rushville.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shares Inc. and Shultz Lewis Children's Home, P.O. Box 471, Valparaiso, IN 46384-9971.
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Newspaper: The Rushville Republican
Published: Wednesday, February 03, 2010
J. Joseph Lower, 88
J. Joseph Lower, 88, died Feb. 3, 2010 in St. Charles, Mo.
Born Nov. 24, 1921 in Rushville, he was the son of John and Favora (Goddard) Lower, both deceased. He married Edna Nixon Nov. 26, 1942; she preceded him in death May 14, 2002.
Mr. Lower was the RushShelby Energy manager for several years. He had been active in 4-H; Shares, Inc.; Rush County ARC (president); Rush Co. Senior Citizens; Toastmasters; Exchange Club; Indiana Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors; and past member of Little Blue River Church of Christ, where he served as deacon, trustee, and treasurer.
Survivors include daughter, Judy Schwartz; sons, Steve Lower and Mark Lower; a sister; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Moster Mortuary in Rushville with John Skomp officiating. Burial will be in Rushville's East Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after noon Saturday at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shares, Inc. or Shultz Lewis Children's Home, P.O. Box 471, Valparaiso, IN 46384-9971.
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U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
View Record
Name John J Lower
Birth Year 1921
Race White, citizen
Nativity State or Country Indiana
State of Residence Indiana
County or City Rush
Enlistment Date 7 Apr 1943
Enlistment State Indiana
Enlistment City Indianapolis
Branch No branch assignment
Branch Code No branch assignment
Grade Private
Grade Code Private
Term of Enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Civil Life
Education 1 year of college
Civil Occupation Attendants, filling stations and parking lots
Marital Status Married
Height 88
Weight 128
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
View Record
Name J. Lower
Gender Male
Birth Date 24 Nov 1921
Death Date 3 Feb 2010
Branch 1 ARMY
Enlistment Date 1 14 Apr 1943
Release Date 1 17 Jan 1946
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Newspaper: The Shelbyville News
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2010
J. Joseph Lower, 88, of Rushville died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at his daughter's home in St. Charles, Mo.
Born Nov. 24, 1921, in Rushville, he was the son of John Lower and Favora (Goddard) Lower. He married Edna Nixon on Nov. 26,1942, and she preceded him in death on May 14, 2002.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Schwartz; sons, Steve Lower and Mark Lower; one sister, three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by one great-grandchild .
Mr. Lower was the Rush-Shelby Energy manager for several years.
He had been active in 4-H, Shares Inc., president of Rush County Arc, Rush County Senior Citizens, Toastmasters, Exchange Club, and the Indiana chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
Mr. Lower was a past member of the Little Blue River Church of Christ, where he served as deacon, trustee, and treasurer.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Moster Mortuary, 334 N. Main St. in Rushville.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shares Inc. and Shultz Lewis Children's Home, P.O. Box 471, Valparaiso, IN 46384-9971.
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Newspaper: The Rushville Republican
Published: Wednesday, February 03, 2010
J. Joseph Lower, 88
J. Joseph Lower, 88, died Feb. 3, 2010 in St. Charles, Mo.
Born Nov. 24, 1921 in Rushville, he was the son of John and Favora (Goddard) Lower, both deceased. He married Edna Nixon Nov. 26, 1942; she preceded him in death May 14, 2002.
Mr. Lower was the RushShelby Energy manager for several years. He had been active in 4-H; Shares, Inc.; Rush County ARC (president); Rush Co. Senior Citizens; Toastmasters; Exchange Club; Indiana Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors; and past member of Little Blue River Church of Christ, where he served as deacon, trustee, and treasurer.
Survivors include daughter, Judy Schwartz; sons, Steve Lower and Mark Lower; a sister; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Moster Mortuary in Rushville with John Skomp officiating. Burial will be in Rushville's East Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after noon Saturday at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shares, Inc. or Shultz Lewis Children's Home, P.O. Box 471, Valparaiso, IN 46384-9971.
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U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
View Record
Name John J Lower
Birth Year 1921
Race White, citizen
Nativity State or Country Indiana
State of Residence Indiana
County or City Rush
Enlistment Date 7 Apr 1943
Enlistment State Indiana
Enlistment City Indianapolis
Branch No branch assignment
Branch Code No branch assignment
Grade Private
Grade Code Private
Term of Enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Civil Life
Education 1 year of college
Civil Occupation Attendants, filling stations and parking lots
Marital Status Married
Height 88
Weight 128
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
View Record
Name J. Lower
Gender Male
Birth Date 24 Nov 1921
Death Date 3 Feb 2010
Branch 1 ARMY
Enlistment Date 1 14 Apr 1943
Release Date 1 17 Jan 1946
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